Nigeria Ebola Case: 46 Contacts Face 21-Day Flight Restriction
Nigeria has expanded containment measures around its confirmed imported Ebola case as aviation authorities restrict 46 identified contacts from flying for 21 days....
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Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)
Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....
NBA, Civil Groups Blast Ibom Air Over Passenger Assault, Lifetime Ban
A national uproar has erupted after viral footage showed Comfort Emmanson partially stripped and dragged off an Ibom Air flight. The Nigerian Bar Association, civil society groups, and political leaders have condemned the airline’s conduct, calling the treatment “inhumane” and the lifetime flight ban “illegal.” The case has reignited debate over selective justice in aviation....
Ibom Air Bans Violent Passenger for Life as Court Remands Her in Kirikiri Amid Double Standards Storm
Ibom Air has banned passenger Comfort Bob for life after she assaulted crew members, sparking chaos at Lagos airport. Remanded in Kirikiri prison, she faces a five-count charge. Outrage grows over perceived double standards, as Peter Obi and activists compare her treatment to musician K1 De Ultimate’s ValueJet incident....
Aviation Minister Keyamo Says Decision Pending on KWAM1 After Airport Apology
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo says the government has not yet decided on the fate of Fuji legend KWAM1 following his apology over the ValueJet airport incident. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has petitioned for a probe, with the Attorney General and police to determine next steps in the controversy that has gripped aviation and entertainment circles....
Keyamo Mocks ADA Opposition Party Push, Calls It a Pedestrian Joke
Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo dismisses the registration of ADA as a failed attempt to mimic the APC coalition that brought Buhari to power....
Tinubu Needs Second Term to Complete Reforms, Says Keyamo
“It will be tragic for any government to come in 2027 and stop these reforms.” – Festus Keyamo...